🎧 The future of TV isn’t just watching - it's participating

Open Tabs · Mar 20, 2026 · 25m

Happy Friday 👋

Here’s everything we covered in this week’s Open Tabs conversation:

* The Oscars are evolving for the scroll-first era [~0:30]. We felt this year’s Oscars did a better job reflecting culture — from winners that felt aligned with the moment to more self-aware nods to how people actually watch (scrolling, second-screening, missing moments). There was also a clear effort to blend Hollywood with internet culture, from influencers hosting red carpets to skits about vertical video and MrBeast.

* Our POV: Hollywood is adapting in real time. As social platforms redefine viewing…